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University degree

Mechanical Engineering

Newbury College
Qualification
Degree
Length
-
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
part-time
Robin Β· your guide
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About this course

This professional qualification is suitable for those working in the engineering industry who are looking to develop their mechanical engineering skills. It is a recognised qualification in engineering that offers career progression for those already in employment or as a platform for continued studies at degree level. This course is delivered one day a week over one year.

You can however, chose to study this across two years. Delivery utilises a blended learning approach, meaning teaching and learning will occur both on site in classroom and remotely via a virtual learning platform.

Pay & prospects
What graduates earn over time
Β£37,500
3 years on
Β£42,500
5 years on
In students' own words
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Worth it overall
Would I choose it again? Probably yes, with caveats. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city β€” good transport links make it easy to visit …
Postgraduate Β· Full-time
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Would do it again
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city β€” the city is a brilliant student cit…
Third year Β· Full-time
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Newbury College's own site.
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

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